Java Server Pages vs Thymeleaf

Developers should learn JSP when working on legacy Java web applications or in environments where server-side rendering with Java is required, such as enterprise systems or e-commerce platforms meets developers should learn thymeleaf when building server-side rendered web applications with java, especially in spring-based projects, as it provides a clean separation of concerns and supports natural templating. Here's our take.

Java Server Pages

Nice Pick

Developers should learn JSP when working on legacy Java web applications or in environments where server-side rendering with Java is required, such as enterprise systems or e-commerce platforms

Pros

• It is particularly useful for projects that need to integrate with Java-based backends, leverage existing Java libraries, or require robust session management and database connectivity
• Related to: java, servlets

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Thymeleaf

Developers should learn Thymeleaf when building server-side rendered web applications with Java, especially in Spring-based projects, as it provides a clean separation of concerns and supports natural templating

Pros

• It is ideal for use cases like generating dynamic HTML content, email templates, or reports where server-side processing is required, and it avoids the need for complex JavaScript frameworks for simple dynamic pages
• Related to: spring-framework, java

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Java Server Pages is a framework while Thymeleaf is a library. We picked Java Server Pages based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Java Server Pages wins

Based on overall popularity. Java Server Pages is more widely used, but Thymeleaf excels in its own space.